Metal Gear Solid

Scott, hurry!

The entire fortress is about to explode, we need to clear the area!

For God's sake, who is this man?

How could he have possibly brought this on us?

How could this happen?

Not a single reply in more than one hour... Where are the others?

I believe them dead, my son.

They must have still been inside when that man...

Come!

Scott!

Tie the strap around your leg...

I'm getting you out of here... I'm getting you out...

DAD!

Dad...

Dad...

Dad...

That's war.

That's war.

Nooo!

Wolf 004, escort. We return to base, from now you're alone.

Roger that, Wolf 004. Setting course to Daskasan.

Last week, Kepler's Inc. Defense Facility in Birmingham fell victim to yet another terrorist attack,

perpetrated by the infamous cell known as "Philanthropy".

We have just entered the Nagorno region.

165 kilometers of air corridor before pullout.

Thank you guys. Keep us posted through the intercom.

Oh, it's almost time for our TV message...

What message?

Otacon's idea. It should be broadcasted... now!

Today, the terrorist group delivered the following message.

We live in an age in which the world has endured the threat of annihilation

at the hands of nuclear weapons. Governments relied on the theory of mutually

assured destruction to deter an all-out nuclear war, but this strategy will inevitably fail.

Under no circumstances will we ever stand by while a nation builds Metal Gears or similar weapons.

We shall fight them always, until our annihilation, or theirs.

What we achieved in England turned out to be a critical blow.

According to our informants, all the major defence companies have ceased their activities

and the scandal caused by the information we've made public

has pushed several Governments to start over and redirect their ambitions.

As a matter of fact, up until about a month ago I though that we were through.

But one last... big problem has emerged.

And it is the very reason why we had to meet in such a hurry at that Russian airport.

We're about to launch you into the Daskasan region,

between the borders of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Your mission is to find and secure Senator Abraham Bishop,

In case you're wondering, the answer is yes, he is my father.

I believe I might have told you about his role in my "decision" to enter politics.

I'll find him, be sure of that!

Make no mistake, Snake. I feel nothing for my father.

There is nothing personal in this objective I'm assigning to you.

Nothing inside of me, with the exception of my DNA, still links me to that person.

Uhm... this sounds familiar.

Abraham Bishop is the only politician to have a strong relationship with the rest of '.

He's been here in Azerbaijan for many years now, but his role here is still unclear.

The most popular theory sees him as an advanced contact in the smuggling

of war materials to America-friendly countries, like Georgia.

He must be brought back to the States to stand trial for the bribes he took,

a charge Philanthropy is now capable of proving.

Once he's nailed, the only company left on Earth producing Metal Gears

will have no one to hide behind.

It doesn't sound so dangerous.

It shouldn't sound so easy either.

The Daskasan region has been through some strange phenomena as of late.

Just what kind of phenomena?

The entire zone located between the borders of Armenia and Azerbaijan has always been hot.

Take the Karabakh zone in the South. It's been at the centre of a ten-year conflict.

But really strange things started to happen just this August.

The inhabitants of the region, who previously hid in their houses in fear of the guerrillas,

all turned to the streets in a surge of joy.

Strange news spread through the population rapidly.

Celebration fires were lit just paces away from the corpses of those

who were massacred only a few days before.

The combatants of the two opposite factions ceased all hostilities instantly,

and went on to build a formidable defensive perimeter in a perfect circle

of 30 kilometers around the plateau located right in the middle of Daskasan.

The Washington Post named them "The Overnight Nation".

After a few days of apparent calm, "in the name of Jubal", these people pushed on.

What's that typhoon in the middle of the map?

You'll... see soon enough.

70 kilometers of air corridor. Daskasan is within sight!

What the hell...

That is... quite an unprecedented atmospheric event,

as well as being the reason behind the reconnaissance satellites becoming completely useless.

We've had no data, news or images from the operation area for more than two weeks now.

Due to this, we'll have to drop you quite far from the mission area.

This is to be an absolutely secret infiltration mission.

Weapons and equipment OSP. No backup. I know the routine well.

Only not this time. You'll be armed: this is a regular war zone.

Leaving traces behind will not raise an issue.

And Snake, this time you'll not be alone.

What?

You'll be establishing contact on the ground with two new members of Philanthropy.

The first is Pierre Leclerc, sniper, former member of the Foreign Legion, mercenary at present.

Uhm... not bad for moving through open areas. Who's the second?

Corporal Elizabeth Laeken, former Delta.

Another mercenary?

No. She's been de-listed due to disciplinary reasons.

You have all their folders in your backpack; there, you'll find all the details you need.

40 kilometers of air corridor. Time to go.

All right Snake. It's time.

This mission will last longer than any other you've faced so far.

You'll have to expect almost ten days of extreme conditions, against forces we can't predict.

If you succeed, Philanthropy will cease to exist.

We will have won our battle, and those dreadful weapons will only be a thing of the past.

You've been fighting for this all your life, Snake.

This time, you can finally put an end to it.

I know.

Snake, have you found Leclerc?

I'm looking for him. I'll keep you updated.

Roger that.

Private...

Wait, wait, wait...

What the...

Saved! Pierre Leclerc at your service, Sir.

Yes, Snake?

Who-is-this-jackass?

Any problem?

No, really. I found him playing with a... a sort of a... THING!

Thing?

One of those game machines!

Snake, do not worry. He IS one of the best snipers on the market.

He comes from a family of great tradition.

You may have heard of the legendary Leclerc, hero of World War II.

Pierre here is his nephew!

I'm not dragging this nutcase along!

Snake, there are no alternatives. You need Pierre.

Got a feeling I'll be missing my solo missions...

Where to, Big Chief?

Laeken should be here any minute now. I need you to find the guide that will lead us to Imeret.

Name?

Vitalij.

Characteristic traits?

Nasty, filthy, hairy. A local.

Well, look what we have here. Are you a racist or am I just turning your off? Just relax, Big Chief!

Let's say I want to keep our conversation on a "hierarchical" level a little longer.

Now move your ass and find him. He's the only one here with a Russian name, or so they say.

You shouldn't have any problem.

You want the lady just for yourself, don't you?

What the hell has got into your head?

Nothing! I just thought this wasn't a good way to start a relationship.

You know, all that "you look for the nasty, filthy, and hairy dude. Leave the rest to me" attitude.

Later, Big Chief!

I'm gonna KILL him.

Bye, sister.

And say "Hi" to your next commander!

Elizabeth Laeken?

What was that stone for?

For reasons... I hope you'll never discover.

Want to explain?

'course you don't...

Where did you find him?

I'd say right under our noses.

Remember that stall to the right of the house where we first met?

Well, that's where he was, staring at the wall.

Staring at the wall?

Yes. You've really got yourself a sensational team here, Big Chief.

Thank God for me!

She knows her stuff.

Who is she?

You haven't briefed me yet.

You're asking yourself whether I can be trusted or not, aren't you?

Well, Big Chief, you have read my profile...

Sure. And it doesn't match with what's in front of me.

Like it or not, we're going to be stuck here for ten days.

I can stand my ground.

Her name is Elizabeth, but they call her "Disgrace". I've read her profile too.

"Disgrace", uhm? What has she done?

101st Airborne, Ranger course, six years in the Delta.

Four missions abroad.

Goddammit.

I doubt she's been through any deep infiltration mission like this one.

She's stealth, not a pathfinder.

Anyway, she knows how to handle herself in a fight.

Although that wasn't always enough, it would seem...

Meaning what?

All of her commanding officers have bitten the bullet.

Fatal accidents, drowning, friendly fire... The list is shocking.

Nine Officers.

She's been on leave for some years, but as a civilian she lived the life of a recluse.

No friends. And with that stain over her head, not a hint of a job, either.

I don't believe this sort of shit. But I do know you Americans tend to fall for easy explanations...

I won't let all of this become a burden for her. But she has to keep up.

According to the report, in her last missions she consciously risked her own life without just cause.

She was awarded the Silver Star, but her superiors wanted to get rid of the problem.

And here she is.

I don't need any erratic behaviour from her.

I'm sorry about her situation, but I've got reasons for completing this mission.

If I see her doing anything that might put us at risk, I'll bury her with my own hands.

Now go and get some rest, hero. We wake at 6. We make for Daskasan.

I read your profile.

I don't care about what happened. How you fight, that's what my opinion of you will be based on.

Try to keep this in mind, and stop acting as if you were on death row.

Being my commanding officer makes you feel uneasy, doesn't it?

I'll feel uneasy once you get killed for nothing, or when you act out of despair.

I don't know why you accepted this mission, but I guarantee you...

Nobody will come out of this a hero.

There are no medals for the war we are fighting, nor epitaphs. Only victims.

The objective is more important than any of us involved in it.

Your commanding officers might be dead, Elizabeth, but you have always accomplished your missions.

If that's the outcome this time around, I'll be happy just the same.